Design & Technical Engineer

Heatrod Elements; Bolton; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading heating element manufacturer in Bolton is seeking a Technical Designer to design and specify products for various customers. The role involves close collaboration with the sales team and production, requiring at least 5 years of experience in a technical role. The ideal candidate is proficient in SolidWorks and has strong communication skills. The company offers competitive salary, training opportunities, and benefits including 25 days holiday and a pension scheme.

Benefits

25 days holiday

Cash Health Plan

Free onsite parking

Cycle to Work Scheme

Pension Scheme

Qualifications

• At least 5 years’ experience working in a technical role.
• Experience of managing multiple projects.
• Class written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and specify products to meet customer needs.
• Provide technical support to Sales.
• Create manufacturing drawings in SolidWorks.

Skills

Good Computer Skills including MS Office

Competent in SolidWorks for producing 3D models & drawings

Good communication skills

Positive, outgoing attitude

Experience in project work

Education

HND or Degree in Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

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Salary: £34,000 to £38,000 per annum (dependant on experience)

Job Type: Full time, Permanent

Working Hours: Mon-Thurs 07:30 to 16:00/Fri 07:30 to 12:50 (38 hours)

About The Company:

As one of the UK’s leading heating element manufacturers, Heatrod offer a wide range of products from standard straight elements through to customer bespoke equipment. Our success is built on our ability to satisfy our customers by providing quality products, outstanding customer service and delivering on time every time!

We combine a growing industrial manufacturing base with a thriving distribution business. The engineering team are at the forefront of the business in defining initial concepts with our customers and then using standard tools and processes in developing those concepts into usable products and bespoke engineered solutions.

Purpose of Role:

Reporting to the Technical & Design Manager, this role will be responsible for designing and specifying products that meet the needs of our wide range of customers. Working closely and providing key information to the production team; technical and costing support to the sales team, working with colleagues across our and the and global group business in following new product development processes will be core to the role.

• Provide technical & design engineering support to Sales.
• Calculate direct cost of manufactured products ready for quoting.
• Create manufacturing drawings in SolidWorks
• Update and produce manufacturing data, BOM’s & routes ready for production planning.
• Maintain records of drawings, documents & key paperwork.
• New product development and assisting these into production along with SOP’s.
• Aligning and following standard NPD processes across group businesses
• Identify potential suppliers of new parts & materials.
• Work closely with production engineering, quality & production to maximise efficiency.
• Undertake project work to drive continual improvement through the business
• Undertake other reasonable tasks as requested by the Senior Industrial Engineer & OP’s Manager
• Liaising with customers on new and existing products

Note: Training will be provided on current systems to assist with main duties above, i.e. BOM’s, record archiving and NPD processes.

Person Specification

Personal Skills And Attributes:

• Positive, outgoing and ‘can do’ attitude
• Innovative and always looking to improve current processes
• Good communication skills, working closely with customers and potential customers

Experience:

Essential knowledge and experience:

• Good Computer Skills including MS Office
• Competent in Solid Works for producing 3D models & drawings
• At least 5 years’ experience working in a similar technical based role
• Experience of project work & managing multiple projects at one time
• Experience of working in a customer facing role
• Ability to work to deadlines

Desirable knowledge and experience:

• 5S experience
• Lean Manufacturing & Design experience
• ISO 9001 experience
• Experience in the heating element industry would be an advantage

Education And Training:

• HND or Degree qualified in a suitable engineering, Technical or Mechanical discipline
• Class written and oral communication skills

What we can offer you:

• 25 days holiday, increases with length of service
• Cash Health Plan/Discount Scheme
• Free onsite parking
• Great company social events
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Pension Scheme
• Training and Development Opportunities, both internally/externally to the business